Mike Vogler, President (KA9GDW)
Dubois County Repeaters: 147.195 MHz (FM) 444.675 MHz (FM/C4FM)
Serving the amateur radio community in Dubois and surrounding Indiana Counties by fostering, educating, and developing amateur radio. By further developing our communications skills and capabilities we enhance our enjoyment and understanding of what amateur radio has to offer.
PVARC Christmas Party (Dec 17, 2024)
Christmas scenery & music greeted those attending the PVARC 2024 Christmas party at the Chicken Place
Members begin arriving, sign in, and prepare for the Christmas dinner
Orders are being taken for a delicious chicken dinner prior to the meeting
The PVARC meeting is underway before dinner is served
KA9GDW is conducting the meeting
Everyone enjoyed the comradery and delicious Christmas dinner
KA9GDW thanked members for their support and contributions to PVARC
We conclude by proudly celebrating PVARC's 10'th anniversary with a helping of delicous chocolate cake!
Louisville Ham Fest (Sept 7, 2024)
The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club sets up for tailgait operation
Nearby was an interesting "foot-stomping" way to send Morse code
The QLF Contest setup displayed the Morse code on a screen
The QLF Contest was sponsored by the Bullett Amateur Radio Servicei
August 20, 2024 Meeting
The meeting was well attended!
WB9LIB provided a presentation covering HF Noise Cancelling
August 10, 2024 Amateur Radio License Testing
The Exam has Started
Congratulations to the General Class license upgrade!
2024 Dubois County 4H Fair
The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club had a booth in the commercial building
Welcome to our booth representing the exciting world of amateur radio
KA9JML and KB9IRT are manning the PVARC booth
Visitors stopped by our booth to learn what amateur radio has to offer
2024 Field Day
Signs led the way to Field Day at the 18'th Street Park in Ferdinand
You are almost to our 2024 PVARC
Field Day operations
Field Day operations at the 18'th Street Park upper shelter house
Welcome to the 2024 Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club Field Day
Club members are busy setting up the antennas for Field Day Operations
A safety barrier was set up around an
HF vertical antenna
KD9GYN assisted with the setup
Internet connectivity was provided
via Starlink satellite
Field Day operations are underway
on 80, 40, 20, 15 & 10 meters
N9NAU is busy making
FT8 contacts
KE8ICE is busy making
HF SSB contacts
KA9GDW is also busy making
HF SSB contacts
A break is taken by all to get a breather and enjoy the conversation
Sunday morning included a breakfast with sausage, bacon, and eggs!
A brief rain shower on Sunday morning brought refreshing cooler temperatures
A great time was had by all!
June 18, 2024 Meeting
The PVARC meeting is underway
N9MZF provides a virtual tour of his station & his amateur radio background
May 21, 2024 Meeting
Members enjoy FREE pizza at the
Jasper Riverwalk Prior to the Meeting
The PVARC meeting is
about to begin
The Presentation is Underway
The Meeting was Well Attended
and Enjoyed by All!
May 11, 2024 Amateur Radio License Testing
Preparing for the Exam Session
Welcome the New Amateur Radio Licensees and Upgrades!!!!
April 16, 2024 Meeting
The PVARC meeting is about to begin
The PVARC meeting is underway and we had a GREAT turnout including visitors!
March 19, 2024 Meeting
Members are arriving at the
PVARC meeting
The PVARC meeting is about to begin and is WELL attended!
The PVARC meeting is underway
KD9CJV provides an EXCELLENT presentation covering Soldering 101
February 20, 2024 Meeting
The PVARC meeting is about to get underway
The Jasper Public Library Hickory Room worked great!
February 10, 2024 Amateur Radio License Testing
Preparing for the Exam Session
Attendees Taking the Exams
PVARC VE's Grading the Exams
Welcome the New Amateur Radio Licensees and Upgrades!!!!
January 16, 2024 Meeting
Members begin arriving at our new Jasper Public Library location
